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Footballer Hit by Drummer in Auckland Bar Incident

7/23/2025

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A 22-year-old footballer in Auckland faced a shocking moment when she was hit on the forehead by a drummer at Danny Doolans after playfully tapping his drum kit. While she admitted to provoking him, her distress over his aggressive response was palpable. The bar's management is now taking steps to ensure such incidents don’t happen again.

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Story summary

A 22-year-old footballer in Auckland faced a shocking moment when she was hit on the forehead by a drummer at Danny Doolans after playfully tapping his drum kit. While she admitted to provoking him, her distress over his aggressive response was palpable. The bar's management is now taking steps to ensure such incidents don’t happen again.